Jim, that makes absolute sense to me. It pretty well sums up my opinion on the matter too.

I really don't think we have to worry about losing LBM at this point, if we don't need it, why keep it?

I understand Crysania's point that maybe if my new goal should be 180, I can look as slim as a person who is only 140 lbs because my BF% is so low and I'm so well toned, but frankly, I'm not interested in the time commitment and exercise commitment that would be necessary to achieve that kind of low BF%. I don't mind exercising in moderation to maintain a general level of fitness and muscle tone, but I'm not planning a BFL challenge or working out hours a day. I think it's easier to lose a little LBM and get to the size I want to be than to become a body builder to get to the size I want to be.

I think as long as my BF% is going down and I don't hit a LBM less than I would want it to be at 23% BF for my goal weight, I'm not going to worry about it.

Valerie